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Congress clashes with police over Assembly entry, moves privilege motion in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 03:40 PM
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A confrontation erupted in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly as Congress members attempted to enter, leading to barricades and a scuffle with police. The party announced it will table a privilege motion against the state government.
Earlier today, members of the Indian National Congress tried to gain entry into the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, prompting a standoff with the police deployed inside the chamber.
The situation escalated when security personnel erected barricades and a physical altercation broke out, with both sides reportedly pushing and shoving.
In response to the incident, the Congress party issued a statement declaring its intention to move a special privilege motion against the state government, accusing the administration of obstructing elected representatives.
The move underscores rising tensions between the opposition and the ruling coalition in the state, and it is expected to be debated in the assembly in the coming days.
The situation escalated when security personnel erected barricades and a physical altercation broke out, with both sides reportedly pushing and shoving.
In response to the incident, the Congress party issued a statement declaring its intention to move a special privilege motion against the state government, accusing the administration of obstructing elected representatives.
The move underscores rising tensions between the opposition and the ruling coalition in the state, and it is expected to be debated in the assembly in the coming days.